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1. A method for calibrating a noninvasive detection unit including a window, the method comprising:
- determining whether there is a restricted period in effect;
selecting an on-site or an alternative site measurement location based on whether a restricted period is in effect;
withdrawing a sample of bodily fluid from a patient at the selected measurement location, the sample comprising at least one analyte;
positioning the sample over the window;
analyzing the analyte in the sample using the noninvasive detection unit and generating an invasive-measurement output representing a characteristic of the analyte;
placing the window of the noninvasive detection unit in contact with the skin of the patient;
analyzing the analyte in the tissue of the patient with the noninvasive detection unit;
generating a noninvasive-measurement output representing the characteristic of the analyte;
comparing the invasive-measurement output and the noninvasive-measurement output to estimate an error; and
correcting the noninvasive-measurement output based on said error.
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Abstract
An adapter presents a sample of bodily fluid, such as whole blood, including an analyte to an analyzer window of a non-invasive monitor. The adapter comprises a base material that comprises a first side and a second side. The adapter also comprises a sample accommodating volume extending between an opening in the second side of the base material and an opening in the first side of the base material.
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1. A method for calibrating a noninvasive detection unit including a window, the method comprising:
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determining whether there is a restricted period in effect;
selecting an on-site or an alternative site measurement location based on whether a restricted period is in effect;
withdrawing a sample of bodily fluid from a patient at the selected measurement location, the sample comprising at least one analyte;
positioning the sample over the window;
analyzing the analyte in the sample using the noninvasive detection unit and generating an invasive-measurement output representing a characteristic of the analyte;
placing the window of the noninvasive detection unit in contact with the skin of the patient;
analyzing the analyte in the tissue of the patient with the noninvasive detection unit;
generating a noninvasive-measurement output representing the characteristic of the analyte;
comparing the invasive-measurement output and the noninvasive-measurement output to estimate an error; and
correcting the noninvasive-measurement output based on said error. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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